The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Energy crisis drives push to renewables

Price spikes and concerns about energy security stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine are accelerating the transition to renewables, a forum has heard.

AAP · Aug 25, 2022

Ukraine Plans International Court to Put Putin on Trial

Six months into Russia's invasion, Ukrainian officials are drawing up plans to make sure Russian President Vladimir Putin and his top military commanders will be tried for launching the war. The plan for a special international tribunal to investigate Russia's alleged "crime of aggression" is being spearheaded by Andrii Smirnov,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 25, 2022

US Warns of Sanctions Against Türkiye over Russia Ties

Türkiye's top business association has confirmed receiving a letter from the US Treasury warning of possible sanctions if it continues doing business with Russia. Washington is growing increasingly alarmed that the Russian government and businesses are using Türkiye to evade Western financial and trading restrictions imposed in response to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 25, 2022

Ukraine war - live: Narrowly escaped nuclear disaster, says Zelensky as Zaporizhzhia cut off from grid

Back-up diesel generators ensured power supply, he said

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Tory leadership race – live: Truss and Sunak urged to raise tax to lower energy bills

Covering rise Britons’ bills would cost government more than £110bn, report finds

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Six months into war, Russian goods still flowing to US

Six months into the war in Ukraine, American companies — including federal contractors — continue to buy everything from birch wood flooring to weapons-grade titanium from major Russian corporations

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

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The Hindu · Aug 25, 2022

US sees India as its indispensable partner: White House

WASHINGTON: The United States sees India as an indispensable partner, the White House asserted on Wednesday even as the two countries are pursuing their own national interests in Ukraine.

The Times of India · Aug 25, 2022

With the death of a Kiwi fighter in Ukraine, should the government make it harder for volunteers to go?

Dominic Bryce Abelen has been described as a “warrior until the end”. He is also New Zealand’s first serving soldier to be killed fighting in Ukraine. His death puts renewed focus on the status of foreign fighters in that war.

The Conversation · Aug 25, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant temporarily disconnected from grid; death toll from Russian strike on rail station rises to 25 – as it happened

Power line restored after plant occupied by Russian troops taken off national grid for several hours; toll confirmed after Russian forces attack train station

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2022